An olla pot (pronounced “oy-yah”) is a porous clay vessel you bury in the soil near your plants. Fill it with water, and it slowly releases moisture as the roots need it. Think of it as a self-serve ...

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Maybe you don't have the room or the time to add compost to your soil. Luckily, leaves and stems are also great vehicles for ...

Not to mention a selection of house plants which are good investments for being long-lived and self-propagating. Start the ...

Container gardening is an easy way to grow what you love to eat. It’s satisfying to make a fresh salad with your own produce ...

There are many reasons for little or no harvest when it comes to tomatoes. Here are 10 reasons your tomato plants may be ...

HYDRANGEAS can bloom beautifully all summer – but only if they’re planted in the right spot, experts have revealed. And as ...

Vees first grabbed some soil from their garden, added it to a pot, and softened it up using a fork — you can also use a ...

From germination to harvest, we're breaking down the life cycle of a tomato plant (photos included) and sharing tips to help set your plant up for success.

Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

Too little (or too much) water and your tomatoes will suffer: split skins, black patches, or poor-tasting fruit. Learn how to ...

Mediterranean herbs like thyme, rosemary, sage and lavender attract and feed bees, as do those with umbel shaped flowers, ...